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Micheál Martin

regional independents

Ooh Aah, don't listen to McGrath: Taoiseach rubbishes Finian's claim of a 'Heneghan deal'

Updated 10 Apr

13.4k

trade war

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The EU plans to hit back at Donal Trump with its own tariffs on US goods including plastics, textiles, make-up and electrical equipment.

8 Apr

17.6k

spinal surgery scandal

‘Damning litany of failure’: Calls for investigation of governance at Children’s Health Ireland

8 Apr

6.1k

BRÚ FROM BREWS

Irish brewers and distillers on Brexiting better than Britain and using that to face US tariffs

5 Apr

10.5k

The Late Late Show

To whom it concerns: Here's how the Taoiseach was briefed ahead of his Late Late Show interview

Updated 4 Apr

31.1k

Housing

Taoiseach says a housing czar will be appointed 'imminently' as he discusses housing policy

4 Apr

12.1k

Uncertain Future

The last time tariffs like this were imposed it led to the Great Depression, ministers warn

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said “recessionary trends” could be felt across the world due to the US tariff fallout.

Updated 3 Apr

25.3k

111

tariff time

Taoiseach says 'no justification' in Trump's tariffs as he insists Ireland will 'weather this storm'

2 Apr

17.1k

Sexual Abuse

Taoiseach says he will meet with victims of disgraced surgeon Micheal Shine after long campaign

Updated 1 Apr

8.4k

too distracting

Independent TD Barry Heneghan is moving Dáil seats

1 Apr

21.6k

Crunch time

Tariff threats: Taoiseach says fallout 'could very well' impact Budget calculations

Updated 31 Mar

14.1k

Red C Poll

Fine Gael drops to its lowest level of support in new poll

30 Mar

22.8k

107

Gesture Politics

Michael Lowry says raising two fingers in the Dáil was an 'errant gesture' not meant to offend

Updated 26 Mar

28.1k

121

Speaking rights row

Opposition leaders seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over Dáil row

23 Mar

15.1k

Cost of Living

Cost-of-living package ruled out of next budget despite looming inflation threat

21 Mar

29.8k

100

Gaza

Occupied Territories Bill 'will hopefully' be passed in the next Dáil term, Taoiseach says

Updated 20 Mar

8.2k

EU summit

Taoiseach rejects claims that Ireland will spend €1bn on Ukraine aid, as EU yet to agree plan

Micheál Martin is in Brussels for a EU leaders’ summit at a time of increasing uncertainty.

Updated 20 Mar

13.9k

131

Leaders' Questions

Taoiseach accused of 'spoofing' over housing after White House laughter discussed in the Dáil

19 Mar

11.6k

Cabinet

Tánaiste to update Government on the implications of proposed US tariffs as Dáil returns today

19 Mar

17.4k

Hitting back

Simon Harris says Conor McGregor 'represents the very worst of toxic masculinity'

18 Mar

29.8k

amazon dot ie

Amazon.ie is now live meaning Irish customers can avoid UK-based website

18 Mar

27.0k

Top Job

'I will not be running for president' says Micheál Martin

17 Mar

16.0k

covid inquiry

Taoiseach hopes Covid Inquiry can be ‘expedited’ to 'better prepare' Ireland in the future

17 Mar

3.5k

Washington DC

Taoiseach says Michelle O’Neill's Washington boycott was 'a big mistake'

16 Mar

17.0k

PodcastThe Candidate

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Until next year

Shamrocks, superhoofers and unexpected guests: Inside the surreal St Patrick's visit to Washington

For Trump, the public element of his meeting with Martin seemed to be the most important part.

Jane Matthews

Reports from Washington DC

15 Mar

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109

Housing Crisis

Opinion: My heart sank when I saw the laughter in the Oval Office about our housing crisis

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Updated 14 Mar

25.9k

110

Energy

Does Ireland need more data centres in the near future? Yes, says Taoiseach

14 Mar

8.4k

trade war

Taoiseach says Europe's response to Trump's 200% tariff threat on alcohol must be 'strategic'

Updated 14 Mar

30.1k

ipas

Move to stop asylum seeker centres opening in certain areas ‘fair’ and ‘balances economic situation’

14 Mar

10.9k

St Patrick's Day

'It was regrettable': Taoiseach downplays Burke gala disruption and defends security at event

The Taoiseach said Ireland has avoided the culture wars that have happened elsewhere.

Jane Matthews

Reports from Washington DC

14 Mar

24.0k

DC Conference

World leaders can be labelled as far-right 'very quickly', Taoiseach tells US business leaders

13 Mar

11.8k

Green gúnas galore

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13 Mar

21.6k

Micheál Martin

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Updated 13 Mar

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Call Me Maybe

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13 Mar

31.7k

War of Words

Rosie O'Donnell has praised the Taoiseach in a poem about his meeting with Donald Trump

13 Mar

20.5k

Micheál in the US

'Some indications' Jewish groups have pulled out of planned meeting, Taoiseach admits

Jane Matthews

Reports from Washington DC

13 Mar

14.2k

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'Taking back what was stolen': How Trump is selling yesterday's Oval Office meeting to his followers

Clips posted to social media by Micheál Martin meanwhile focused on him telling the US president that trade is a ‘two-way street’.

13 Mar

22.1k

The Daily Poll

How do you think Micheál Martin's White House meeting went?

13 Mar

32.0k

Gaza

Hamas welcomes Trump's 'nobody is expelling any Palestinians' comment during Taoiseach visit

13 Mar

8.7k

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